Came in for a weekend lunch and try some beers. Casual bar fare menu, extensive beer list, and quick service. On-premise brewing facilities are cool to check out. Limited parking but you should really take a cab!

Love this place! Awesome rustic decor, can see the beer being brewed. The wings were phenomenal - though I'm not sure that Buffalo wings lovers would enjoy. The sauce is unique in that it's tomato-based and the mild is very spicy, but the tomatoes give it a slight sweetness that I loved. Very crunchy, fresh and hot! Everyone else really enjoyed their meals as well. The skillets were Mac and cheese and a BBQ variant. Super thick, gooey, cheesy and filling. Would highly recommend coming here for some awesome beer and brew food.

Excellent food! Great selections of brews! And the nicest staff ever! I highly recommend the Mac and cheese it was phenomenal. Try the Saratoga vibe or the 9 pin cider. We got the strawberry dare to go! Parking can sometimes be a challenge but worth it.

This was my 3rd visit and I’ve never been disappointed. Parking can be a pain but it’s worth it. We were seated right away although I wouldn’t have minded waiting because the waiting area is so comfy. My husband and I each had one of their beers and both were yummy! I had the carne asada fries and yum, everything I could want: fries, steak, jalapeños, cheese, some kind of a avocado drizzle. It was from the appetizer menu but obviously very large so I had it for 2 meals. My husband had the peanut butter burger and fries and I had to sneak a bite. I’m not normally a burger lover but the peanut butter really upped its game. Our waitress was lovely and the bathrooms were clean. We will absolutely return!

Excellent beer. Friendly staff. Food is very good. Menu changes occasionally but get in and get the corned beef and cabbage egg roll appetizer while you can.

This was our favorite place we ate during our month-long visit to Albany. My husband and I shared: - Loaded Monkey Bread - Street Corn Dip - Angry Bee Pizza - Buffalo Mac We really enjoyed everything, but the mac and cheese is the thing we still think about. The handmade pasta was delicious and it was so cheesy. I definitely would go back and try one of the other mac and cheese dishes.

You can’t go wrong with Druthers Mac ‘n Cheese and the strawberry fields salad. This Location is on the main drag on Broadway and has a beautiful garden setting outside and rustic wood setting inside. We had a great waiter who was very helpful & friendly. Street parking with parking lots within walking distance.

We started with the pretzel and beer cheese and a flight of beer. Then we each had the loaded Mac and cheese (mine was without bacon or ranch). The food was fantastic! And the bar was very clean. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer at every spot at the bar. We are huge druthers fans, and this was our first time going out since the pandemic started. Most staff were unmasked (which is okay according to the cdc). Customers are required to wear a mask when not seated.

This place is easy to find with Google maps. Limited street parking. Brewery is on the second floor with no elevators. Huge dining area and huge bar with TVs. Menu has numerous choices of food. There are lots of beers to choose from. Limited stout is available at this time. The server was friendly and helpful.

Sat at the bar for a quick dinner with some drinks. Amazing vibe inside accompanied by indoor fire pits. Very large size potions and amazing menu options for both food and beer. Highly recommend if spending time in Albany.

Very good beer. Beer cheese with pretzels was very good. Really good Mac-n-chz. Very good fried chicken sandwich. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

Date of Visit Fri July 7 I have reviewed Druthers before, and after being there again, and reading some terrible reviews for this restaurant, I feel it important to review again. Druthers Brewing has become a destination for us when we are in Albany. We have been to Druthers now about 5 times and never get tired of it. The Macaroni and cheese is to die for. The flavours are spot on and very creative. The portions are huge – and we often order our own – but this time we learned our lesson – and ordered one to split. We also ordered tacos to share as well. Our meal was perfect as it always has been. The service is always very good. This time, it was exceptional. Our waitress was very friendly and engaging. We had several conversations with her about various topics, travel, education, food, etc. The conversation was pleasant and not at all intrusive or bothersome. We were on a road trip to Saratoga – and discovered there was another Druthers there as well, (as well as other locations) Any time we are in Albany, or near Albany, we will always come to Druthers for great food (esp Mac & Cheese), beer, atmosphere, and great service. Parking is a bit of a challenge when they are busy, but we always manage to find some.

I've only been here twice, but both times the food and service were excellent. This is a typical brew-pub environment, but the food is still very good. Only reason atmosphere rated a 4 is probably because it was a Monday, kinda quiet. I prefer a more boisterous situation, but understand early weekdays can be slow. My wife commented that it's a nice stretch of places to try in downtown Albany... so if Druthers isn't your style, there are plenty of other options!

The salmon with orzo salad was delicious! Our waitress mentioned the Salmon dish is new to the menu. Definitely a keeper. The IPA was great too.

Typical brewery vibe. Open floor plan but of course pretty noisy. Limited menu since the last time I visited. Friendly staff and the food was good. All 4 of us enjoyed our meals.

I grew up in Albany and come to Albany a few times per year to visit family. Not sure how I have missed this place. Great brewery, great IPAs. Uncurious is a great 7% hazy. The double IPA was delicious as well as the 5% session IPA. The chix tacos were good but the chix shawarma was better. I love that they have a full kitchen and not just food trucks! Yes, I'm tired of food trucks. Can't wait to come back. If you are in Albany, make this a stop.

Their food is never consistent. Since they opened more restaurants the quality of food has gone down. I ordered the Cuban baguette which came with very little meat, one slice of pork, and one slice of ham. The burger we ordered was supposed to be well done but it was still pink inside. Hopefully, they slow down and take more pride in their food.

Came here on a Thursday evening, and was promptly aerved at the bar. There was plenty of seating and many of Druthers' staple beers were on tap, including the 80 shilling (thanks always for serving more than just IPAs). I was happy to find a vegetarian street corn mac on the menu! It was delicious and I was excited to tey a new specialty vegetarian mac as the Schenectady druthers location seems to bo longer offer any variety for vegetarian mac these days. I also tried the beer cheese dip and the street corn dip. The portion sizes on everything I tried were generous. The pretzels were light and fluffy! Unfortunately this is my least favorite Druthers location due to the noise. The warehouse look is awesome but some noise dampening in the ceiling would be preferable. The noise always keeps me from staying longer. A++ for food, C for noise levels.

Stopped here for dinner on a road trip. The food was very tasty and well priced. The children's mac and cheese serving was very large. We got the loaded grilled cheese with a side kale ceaser and the druther's burger. Both were very good. I really enjoyed the pickles, pickled onion and special sauce on the burger. Also had a Vienna lager which was as expected. Stopped by again. The mac and cheese is amazing so we had to get that again. We also purchased the Flatbread and the druthers chicken sandwich.

Loaded Monkey Beat and a pint of beer at Druthers is one of our favorite things to do! The staff are great the atmosphere perfect and food & beer are spot on!

Perfect food! The salmon Greek salad was a treat. The vibe was good and this waiter, David, A-1. He was top notch and should be compensated as such. His memory is impeccable and what a great personality. He made the night. Would’ve been a 5 star, but they had no desire to keep the establishment ventilated. It was unbearable after awhile. The bathroom provided the only relief. OPEN the does or windows when it’s packed!!!

We had the monkey bread and the pretzels and beer cheese which were both amazing. The strawberry beer was delicious and the Russian mudslide was such a treat

Great food & atmosphere. The beer is tasty (All-in & The Dare are my favorites). Make sure to try the Monkey bread! Chicken wings are crispy & saucy.

Service was awesome. The strawberry basil margarita just tasted like not-so-great tequila and the peanut burger used to be sweet and nutty and scrumptious but tonight it just tasted like someone put chili on my burger. Love the beer, service, and atmosphere- but the food just wasn’t the best tonight

5/27/22 update: Loaded Mac and this pizza ring appetizer thing on point. My sister enjoyed it, too! 2/20/22 update: nothing like a fresh All In. Every time I go the waiters and waitresses are so kind and friendly. Thanks to my most recent waitress for the extra beer cheese! So delicious. The Mac and cheese is divine and I’ve had the loaded chicken and bacon one twice. I love the happy hour prices and I generally go with the IPA, but the Oktoberfest was calling my name and ‘tis the season and it was lovely, too. This is going to become my beloved pitstop on my way up to Upstate NY.